Dellenger adds in his article that an announcement could come as soon as this weekend.

For a few weeks now, people have talked about the great longstanding relationship Miles has with new Kansas athletic director Jeff Long, who previously led the athletic department at Arkansas. It’s a relationship that stretches back to the University of Michigan back in the 1980’s.

In Miles, Kansas is getting one of the more unique characters in college football, and one that went an impressive 114-34 leading LSU, complete with a national title in 2007. Before taking the LSU job heading into the 2005 season, Miles went 28-21 overall as the head coach at Oklahoma State.

The hiring of Miles, who turned 65 earlier this week, brings a number of questions with it as well though. For example, it will be interesting to see what he’s learned away from the sideline, and what his offense will look like in an offensive dominated league like the Big 12, and who he brings on board to fill out his staff, and the resources Kansas will commit to him to ensure he’s successful.

One thing is for sure, The Mad Hatter will bring a bright spotlight to Lawrence with him and have the attention of much of the country as one of college football’s most interesting ambassadors.

Update> CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd is now also reporting that “an agreement between the parties is in place but it’s just a matter of working out the details”. Dodd added that the family is already planning their move to Lawrence, KS.